SEC
Quarterfinal: Lost 28-30 at Illinois
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 3:30 PM ET |
Furman
|
Home | Neyland Stadium |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 7:00 PM ET | Away | Bobby Dodd Stadium | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 7:45 PM ET | Home | Neyland Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | Neyland Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Home | Neyland Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Razorback Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Home | Neyland Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Away | Williams-Brice Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Home | Neyland Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Away | Kyle Field | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Home | Neyland Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | FirstBank Stadium |
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.